The 2013 Masters champion hasn't played since missing the cut at the U.S. Open three weeks ago and will be looking to sharpen his links game with four rounds under tournament conditions ahead of Royal Birkdale.

"I also enjoy playing the week before the Majors just to get myself ready to go, tick off some boxes".

McIlroy had crashed early to be four-over par after just four holes on route to an eventual two over-par 74 on the Dundonald Links course near Irvine. He thinned his tee shot right at No. 8 his second-to-last hole using a rescue club, only to pull off a superb approach from the thick rough and salvage a par from 10 feet.

The latter, who is a two-time Challenge Tour victor, made seven birdies, one eagle and just two bogeys to sign for a magnificent seven-under-par 65, leaving the 28-year-old in prime position to break his duck on the European circuit.

Illonen's fortunes could not have been more contrasting, a run of five birides in six holes on his back nine helping the Finn move clear at the top of the leaderboard.

Starting from the tenth, Ilonen birdied the 14th and 15th before catching first after the turn. 1-6 and was delighted that a decision to use a new set of irons this week paid off.

Fowler, contesting the event for a first occasion since winning in 2015 at Gullane, shares second with European Tour based compatriot, Paul Peterson, Aussie Andrew Dodt and the England duo of Woburn wonder Ian Poulter and Watford's Callum Shinkwin.

The four-time major victor had not missed successive cuts since May 2015 and briefly looked on course to survive after three birdies in an unblemished front nine.

Noren, who turned 35 on Wednesday, tees up in the first round sitting in ninth place in the world rankings having captured a ninth Tour title in May courtesy of a sizzling final day and equal career low round of 62 that saw him win the BMW PGA Championship.

Eight of the world's top 23 have chosen to play competitive golf at the Scottish Open rather than practice in the week leading up to Royal Birkdale.

It's been a hard year for McIlroy on the course as injury has cut into his schedule and left him with limited competition time, this week just his ninth tournament since January.

India countered Pakistan's allegations that India violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir . Two people, including a girl, were killed and three citizens were injured, the statement added.

We all are Charlie. "He could be my child, or your child, or any one of us", said Foster. "They have kept fighting for his life". The courts ruled against Charlie Gard's parents, saying that the trip to the United States would cause him, "significant harm".

Yellen said last month that asset valuations look "somewhat rich" using traditional metrics like price-earnings ratios. A few others expressed concern that "subdued market volatility" could lead to financial stability risks.

The twins were born at LA's Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where Beyonce had an entire floor reserved to ensure privacy. Beyonce captioned the shot , " Sir Carter and Rumi 1 month today", and she used several emojis to show her expanded brood.

The numbers are clearly stacked in favour of the BJP, which is yet to announce its candidate for the August 5 poll. Unlike the presidential elections , only MPs of both Houses of Parliament can vote to elect the vice-president.

NBC affiliate WLWT reported eight people were injured and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center is treating five victims. Neighbors said that the shooter fled the scene. "You're hoping that there won't be situations like this", said Love.

The CBO report contradicts a claim made by the White House that its budget would balance the budget within a decade. Deficit reductions would be a result of drastic spending cuts proposed under the Trump plan.

Exclusive coverage from the event will also be available on the Big 12's digital platforms - Big12Sports.com. The Big 12 named Kansas junior edge rusher Dorance Armstrong Jr. the preseason Defensive Player of the Year.

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